re: Best Rifle for first timer

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I would also suggest a rifle with a muzzle brake. Makes it much easier on the shoulder which lends itself to more accurate shooting.


It also speeds up the exploding of your ear drums.

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Put me in the non muzzle break crowd, as well. I really think there are only a few situations where a muzzle break is as necessity on the typical deer rifle. The calibers the OP should be looking at don't need a muzzle break.